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Travel Guide Europe Netherlands Limburg Maastricht
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Maastricht, just like Nijmegen, claims to be one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. But unlike Nijmegen, the places has not been inhabited permanently. That said, there was already some sort of settlement about 2,500 years ago by the Kelts, at a place along the Maas where wading through the water was possible. This is also what the name Maastricht literally means.
Maastricht is located along the shores of the Maas River in between the highest hills in the country. It is one of the most popular cities in the Netherlands, but mostly amongst Dutch, Belgian and German tourists. Surprisingly few other foreign visitors come to the city.
The city has about 120,000 inhabitants, including a large number of students, both from abroad as from other parts of the Netherlands. It is a very lively city, with many restaurants and pubs and living the good Bourgondic life here is not that difficult. As a bonus, the historical hart of the city provides the visitor a good combination of culture and nightlife. And if that is not enough, around Maastricht is a beautiful landscape with green hills along the shores of the Maas river and cross border visits to Germany and Belgium are very easy and straightforward as well. That said, it is a good place to base yourself for a few days or even a week.
Maastricht also deserved a place in European history as the place where the Treaty of Maastricht was signed. This treaty was the bases for replacing over a dozen of local currencies for the Euro (€).
Maastricht has 7 neighbourhoods which can be chopped down to even smaller units.
|Buitenwijk Zuidwest
|Villapark, Jekerdal, Biesland, Campagne, Wolder and Sint Pieter
|Buitenwijk West
|Brusselsepoort, Mariaberg, Belfort, Pottenberg, Malpertuis, Caberg, Oud-Caberg, Malberg, Dousberg-Hazendans and Daalhof
|Buitenwijk Noordwest
|Boschpoort, Boscherveld, Frontenkwartier, Belvedere, and Lanakerveld
|Buitenwijk Oost
|Wyckerpoort, Heugemerveld, Wittevrouwenveld, Nazareth, Limmel, Scharn and Amby
|Buitenwijk Noordoost
|Beatrixhaven, Borgharen, Itteren and Meerssenhoven
|Buitenwijk Zuidoost
|Heugem, Heer, De Heeg and Vroendaal
For the first time visitor, here are some places you really have to go:
Carnaval is an event that takes place 40 days before Easter (so the date changes every year). Carnaval nowadays starts with on Saturday, On Sunday there is a big parade, starting at the Vrijthof, and on the monday evening there is another parade called the Family parade. These parades are the highlight of these days.
During the Carnaval people dress up (like Halloween in the USA) and drink a lot. There are parties until early in the morning for a few days straight, and typical for Limburg is that the music for these days is composed only for these days. Usually this is a kind of Polka/Folk music. On tuesday afternoon there is a contest for music groups, called Het Zate Hermenikes concours, which is staged at the Vrijthof. On the evening of the Tuesday Carnaval ends at 11:11pm.
In 2013, the Dutch throne was passed on to King Willem-Alexander and what used to be Koninginnedag (Queen's Day) will from 2014 become Koningsdag (King's Day). The date will be changed to the 27th of April, which is the king's birthday. In 2014 however it will be on the 26th of April because the 27th falls on a Sunday. On this day the streets of almost every sizable town in the country come alive with activity.
Maastricht weather is typical of what you get in the Netherlands: mild winters with rare snow, and reasonably warm summers. Still, summers are on average just a bit warmer, while winters are a bit colder on average compared to the rest of the country. In summer the average temperatures are around 22 °C, during a heat wave, temperatures can reach above 30 °C. In winter the average night temperature is just below 0 °C, while during the daytime they around 5 °C - 6 °C.
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Maastricht has an international airport, shared with the German city of Aachen, the Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), which lies just north of the city along the A2 highway. Ryanair flies to/from Alicante, Pisa and Girona, Sky Airlines flies to/from Antalya, Transavia to/from Dalaman (Turkey), Faro, Heraklion (Crete), Kos, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Rhodes and Tenerife-South, and Amsterdam Airlines to/from Ankara and Kayseri.
You can reach Maastricht easiest by train from other cities in the Netherlands, like Eindhoven (1hour), Utrecht (2 hours) and Amsterdam (2.5 hours). For details check the National Railway website. The is also a trainconnection to and from the city of Liege in Belgium.
The national highway A2 runs straight through the city and is very busy during summer as it connects the Netherlands with destinations south like Belgium and France. In the coming years works will be carried out on this highway, as it will run under the city in the future. If you use this highway, expect delays during the coming years.
Eurolines offers a number of connections with European cities. The stop of Eurolines is at the busstation (busstop K), which is near the trainstation.
View our map of accommodation in Maastricht or use the form below to search for availability (Travellerspoint receives a commission for bookings made through the form)
Internet cafés are not as widespread as you would expect, but you can easily find one in the popular cities. Most hostels, hotels and camp sites have several computers, so you can keep connected with folk at home. Here is a list of internet cafés that could come in handy for travellers. Otherwise, most libraries have lots of computers and prices are around the €2-3 per hour range, although sometimes it can be even more expensive.
Wireless internet access using wifi is becoming more popular and is usually available at most hotels and increasingly at train stations. Also in trains (at least in most first class wagons, but also more and more in second class) and some buses you can use wifi. Finally, places like McDonald's and Starbucks have free wifi, and smaller individual business like cafés and restaurants are on the rise too offering these services. More often than not, these service tend to be free of charge, though there might be a limited time you can use the internet.
See also: International Telephone Calls
The country code for the Netherlands is 31. The outbound international prefix is 00. The general emergency number is 112, like many other countries.
0800 numbers are toll-free and for 09xx numbers are charged at premium rates. Mobile phones have numbers in the 06 range, and calls to cell phones are also priced at higher rates.
From internet cafés, it is also usually possible to make long distance international calls. Like in other countries, telephone booths have almost disappeared, though some are still found around public transport stations, where you can use a few coins to make calls. It is only recommended for local calls.
The cellular phone network in the Netherlands is GSM 900/1800. The main providers of cell phone networks are KPN (Dutch only), T-mobile and Vodafone, who cover the whole country. Other operators, like Hollandsnieuwe, Simyo or Tele2, use one of these 3 networks basically.
It is best to buy a SIM card when in the Netherlands for use in your cellphone, as this usually works out cheaper than using the one from home. If you are planning to study or work in the country and stay for several months, buying a cellphone is the best option. A simple one, sometimes with €10 worth on it, can be bought from around €25. The simplest smartphones are around €75.
The rate for sending a postcard or letter up to 20 grams within the Netherlands is €0.64 (2014). Since 2010 there are stamps available for domestic post which no longer include the value in €. Instead, there are stamps available with either a '1' or a '2' as a substitute for value. The '1' can be used for letters and postcards up to 20 grams, while 20-50 grams require you to use the '2'-valued stamps (or two '1'-valued stamps of course).
Sending items to other EU countries and the rest of the world (there is one price since 2014) will cost €1.05. Stamps are sold at post offices, supermarkets and smaller shops/kiosks; often the place where you buy your postcards can also supply you with stamps.
Sending parcels abroad is more costly. A standard-sized parcel between up to 2 kilograms will cost you €9 for destinations within the EU and €18 (both without Track & Trace) to the rest of the world. Prices with Track & Trace start at €13 and €24.30 respectively. Parcel service is available from major post offices only; standard-size boxes are on sale there as well. For sending parcels, it might be just as competitive and fast to use a company like TNT, UPS or DHL.
If you need to receive mail while moving around, you can have it sent poste restante (to be called for) to a post office of your choice, where it will be kept for a month. If you come to claim it, bring a valid ID, and make sure to have told the sender that the name on the envelope must be an exact match with that in your passport. For addresses of post offices, as well as more information, consult the TNT website.
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eReader covers for the Kindle 2 and Kindle 3 as well as many other hand held devices. If you need a cover for it I'll come up with one! I also create baby and Toddler SAFE toys....I create them for your little one to be safe and soft! No wood, paint or plastics are used in any of my toys.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
eReaders and Magnetic Cover Closures...the truth....
Questions have come up regarding "magnets" or magnetic closures and eReaders. Will they harm your device? Simple answer is....no.
Technology has come a L-O-N-G way in the last 10 years when people were warned about keeping their electronic devices, floppy discs and the like away from magnets. You can certainly form your own opinions but by all I have read regarding the matter magnetic closures on a eReader cover will do NO harm. In fact when the first Kindle came out it actually had a MAGNET that helped "hold" it to the leather cover that was an accessory item.
Here are some of the comments I found while doing research on the issue, some more "scientific" than others, others more "humorous".
Quotes taken from Kindle Boards
"There are no magnetic drives in the Kindle that would be affected by anything that is somewhat magnetic."
"Kindle exposure to magnets waves in non-commercial usages are absolutely no problem."
"The electromagnet pulse from a nuclear bomb will destroy unshielded electronics. Therefore, I would avoid exploding a nuclear bomb within, say, a five-mile radius of your Kindle. The actual radius will vary with the strength of the bomb."
From Yahoo "Answers":
"My Amazon Kindle cover uses magnets to snap closed. I have a small room with numerous electronic devices (LCD monitors, a laptop, an external hard drive, a cell phone, a watch); also, I like to carry both my Kindle and my laptop in my bookbag. What I'm wondering is, are these magnets in the Kindle cover strong enough to damage anything, or should I quit worrying about being careful? (Obviously, they do no harm to the Kindle itself....)"
"Your question is valid although I believe your concern is not. It's true magnets can effect digital storage and many other electronic devices. The strength of the magnet you describe is not enough to do any damage."
Google has literally pages of questions and answers regarding magnetic closures and eReaders....none of them "warn" or say they will harm an eReader. As always, you must form your own opinions on the matter, but I am convinced that they do no harm.
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Giving Thanks by Indie Artisans Handmade
Indie Artisans is an ever-changing collection of the best handmade has to offer, presented on one timely page that makes shopping for gifts or yourself easy and fun.
The collection changes with the seasons or on a whim, so check back often for the finest artisan goods hand selected from the most creative, experienced group of online artisans ever assembled.
Click on anything you are interested in on the blog page and it will take you directly to that Artisans shop page. You will purchase directly from the Artisan.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Holiday Gifts for the Teacher....
Apple for the Teacher? Sometimes picking up a nice gift for a Teacher is difficult...they get plenty of candy and other things and many of those end up being "regifted". How about something that they will really be able to use? This eyeglass case would be perfect! A double case that can hold their readers and their sunglasses! Visit my ArtFire store and see ALL the different cases for women AND men.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
One Year Today...
One year ago today we were blessed with grandchild #10, Zeke Landon Olson. He came into this world with a basket full of problems and a Mother and family that loved him with a love that no one could imagine. We prayed then and we continue to pray for him and his health concerns.
Today is Zeke's birthday, "Zeker" as we so lovingly call him. The past year has been fraught with scares, tears, prayers and often thanks and smiles. Zeke has come a long, long way......every day we are reminded of his fragile condition but over time we have been able to see beyond that and have dared to dream of Zeke and his future happiness and health.
Zeke has finally gotten to some fabulous Doctors that have taken incredible care of him and have been able to keep him going and allow him to progress, to grow, to smile and to be a happy 1 year old baby. We also pray for them each night!
I have watched as his Mother has gained the strength she needs to take care of him 24/7. She has gone from a frightened Mother to a woman that has more inner strength, belief and confidence than I ever thought she would have. Not because I thought she didn't have those qualities but because of the depth of his problems and the sleep deprivation she has endured the last year. She is the strongest woman I know...to have been through so much and still smile at some things that many of us take for granted.....a baby's first smile, first time they sit up, first tooth, first time crawling and first word. She never gave up on Zeke...EVER!! I so admire her.
Happy Birthday baby Zeke, you are the bright penny in our lives, our sunshine, our happiness and our love... you'll have many, many more.
I Love You,
Your Nana
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
My New Sun Visor!
HAPPY HOUNDS and I gotta be honest here and say that at this very moment I am one "Happy Hound".
You see, I go out on the Pontoon boat and Jet Ski a lot and the sun is always in my eyes...I mean the sun shining off the water is so bright. Mom tried those stupid doggy sun goggles (boy, were those things lame) and nothing really worked. It would be to tight, to loose, choked me, flew off into the water or just looked like (well, I'm sticking my paw down my throat right now). I am SO happy Mom found HAPPY HOUNDS!
My visor set came in today's mail and I thought "well, here we go again". Mom put my visor on and it fit just perfect! Nothing "grabbed" me anywhere and I love the color. It even came with this hot pink rose on the front...LOVE that part! Mom thought for sure that I'd have it off and ripped up in a heartbeat...but you know, I really love this visor! I mean, look at my picture, it really looks good on me doesn't it?
Anyway, Mom wanted me to add that the lady that made my set, Tammy, was just as sweet as can be. She emailed Mom right away to make sure of the size and let her pick out the material she liked. She even emailed and let Mom know when it was mailed for gosh sakes! When it came Mom was really impressed with the quality and workmanship (and Mom doesn't get impressed easily since she sews too)!
We just had to try it out so I wore it out on the lake on the Jet Ski. It worked just PERFECT, the sun stayed out of my beautiful brown eyes and Mom didn't have to drive back and pick it up out of the water because it stayed on really good....and she drove REALLY FAST to make sure (I love it when she drives fast).
So if you are having trouble with the sun in your eyes when your out walking or swimming or chasing the neighbors cat...ask your Mom to shop over at HAPPY HOUNDS and pick you up some great gear! Mom said she was going to go over there and buy some more....and some things are on sale right now too!
I give my new Visor set a "paws up"!
You see, I go out on the Pontoon boat and Jet Ski a lot and the sun is always in my eyes...I mean the sun shining off the water is so bright. Mom tried those stupid doggy sun goggles (boy, were those things lame) and nothing really worked. It would be to tight, to loose, choked me, flew off into the water or just looked like (well, I'm sticking my paw down my throat right now). I am SO happy Mom found HAPPY HOUNDS!
My visor set came in today's mail and I thought "well, here we go again". Mom put my visor on and it fit just perfect! Nothing "grabbed" me anywhere and I love the color. It even came with this hot pink rose on the front...LOVE that part! Mom thought for sure that I'd have it off and ripped up in a heartbeat...but you know, I really love this visor! I mean, look at my picture, it really looks good on me doesn't it?
Anyway, Mom wanted me to add that the lady that made my set, Tammy, was just as sweet as can be. She emailed Mom right away to make sure of the size and let her pick out the material she liked. She even emailed and let Mom know when it was mailed for gosh sakes! When it came Mom was really impressed with the quality and workmanship (and Mom doesn't get impressed easily since she sews too)!
We just had to try it out so I wore it out on the lake on the Jet Ski. It worked just PERFECT, the sun stayed out of my beautiful brown eyes and Mom didn't have to drive back and pick it up out of the water because it stayed on really good....and she drove REALLY FAST to make sure (I love it when she drives fast).
So if you are having trouble with the sun in your eyes when your out walking or swimming or chasing the neighbors cat...ask your Mom to shop over at HAPPY HOUNDS and pick you up some great gear! Mom said she was going to go over there and buy some more....and some things are on sale right now too!
I give my new Visor set a "paws up"!
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Friday, August 13, 2010
Each Friday the Etsy Angels will be featuring some great gift ideas. Many are brand new listings, some are on sale and others, well, they're just fabulous! Visit the Angels blog each Friday for gift ideas....you KNOW the holidays are just around the corner!
Cute as a button crocheted hats.
Ballerina Babies, darling little friends for your little girl!
This thoughtful and meaningful gift will be treasured by the receiver!
Darling small drawstring bags in Halloween colors.
Beautiful new earrings.
Sweet new bib and burp cloth set for baby girls.
Love this new lavender and aqua color scheme.
Beautifully hand crafted card, let them know how special you think they are.
"Spicy" new Cinnamon earrings!
You'll love these cotton facial scrubbies!
A beautiful layette for that very special new Angel.
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
~♥ Etsy Angel's Show Support to Helping Hands Homeless Shelter♥~
|Helping Hands Mascot created by ByNanasHands
Have you ever been homeless? Not many of us have to answer that with a "yes". But, in the current economy and with jobs being eliminated almost daily a lot more people WILL answer "yes" to that question.
In a small town in rural Missouri there is a homeless shelter named "Helping Hands". It actually ran on a total budget last year of only $35,000. The shelter "averaged" 20 people per day for a total of 6,807 bed nights. Think about your own family, could you care for 20 people each day for an entire year on $35,000? I imagine it would be very difficult.
Helping Hands shelters men/women and children as well as families. Ron Estep, Treasurer and member of Helping Hands Board of Directors...
"People seem to have this notion that homelessness is self-inflicted," said Ron. "Sometimes it is. Once in a great while we see someone who, through conscious decisions about drugs or alcohol or gainful employment, you would have to say is homeless by choice. But by far, most of the clients we serve are homeless because of circumstances beyond their control. They are members of the Lake community, not strangers passing through, who need a hand up. Helping Hands is there to temporarily fill that void, providing a roof over their head, sustenance, and a bed to sleep in." "The goal for each resident is independence. We help them achieve independence, but we're not a dumping ground. I compare it with road signs like you see along the highway. We help them understand what they need to do and we help them do it, but the final goal is the exit sign when you've reached your destination."
Helping Hands does what it can to help people get back on track. If a person has a drug or alcohol problem they must attend classes for their addictions. They must work and they must save 75% of their income while staying at the shelter. This savings helps them move on to independence and a place of their own.
The Etsy Angels have chosen Helping Hands Homeless Shelter as their August charity fundraiser. Each member pledges a percentage of their sales for the entire month. The money raised will go directly to Helping Hands. Please visit the stores listed below and make a purchase today and help the Angels lend a "helping hand" to this very worthwhile charity.
Ozarknana - 75% of every Helping Hands "EXIT" mascot (see picture above) and 20% of everything else in the shop sold.
BeadedTail - 20% of all sales in my shop
SewingGranny - 20% of all sales in my shop.
MamaJody54 - 20% of all sales
CBLandCompany - 20% of Jewelery sales designated by Lisa
Handjstarcreations - 20% of all sales in Helping Hands section
CraftsbyChris - 10% of all sales
Maranda - 10% of all sales
Wildlifer78- 15% of all August Sales
MountainEagleCrafter - 10% of all August Sales
SerenitySac - 10% of all August Sales
Angel Helpers for August
Starwaves - 10% of all sales
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Sunday, April 25, 2010
Just An Innocent Walk....
Seems with the Spring season we also get the rain here on Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. Since we're right on the lake and at the base of the surrounding hills we have lots of that good old "mid-western" red clay. Couple that clay with the rain and you get a slippery, sticky red muck which I realized was NOT a good mix with a white dog!
Our walk started out quite innocent...I was huffing and puffing my way along our road, uphill, and not paying any attention to the little white dog trotting along at my side...until we got to the top of the hill! I slowed to look down and praise her for not pulling her usual "sit in" because she didn't want to walk up the hill...and what I saw was shocking! There was my "white" Maltese and from the feet up to past her belly she was red with wet clay that she must of kicked up while prancing up that hill! She had her ears down, head hung and you could just tell she was really upset. Little white dog does NOT like to be dirty...she is the first one to run into the bathroom when it's her bath time! She looked at me with that "can you please carry me" look, she looked so sad! Instead of going our usual route I turned around and we went home. I had to have her wait out on the porch until I had her bath water run and then went out to get her. She all but leaped out of my arms into the sink!
I could tell that she was so grateful to be in the tub! Her "after" picture showed a little dog that was not at all please with "the Mama" (that's me)....every time I open the door now she looks at me with that "you don't expect me to go out there again do you" look!
Today I think she's forgiven me.....and it was raining again so no walk today! I'm sure she's hoping things will dry up soon and we can take a walk on dry ground!
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Saturday, April 3, 2010
When we arrived back in Tucson, after being gone the entire summer, our roses had taken a turn for the worst. An irrigation system quit working and we didn't have anyone watching them. These roses were SO important to my husband as his Sister gave them to him the year before she passed away.
He was devastated, I could see it in his eyes. He looked at them and then at me, "honey, is there something you can do for them?". Now, I don't have the greenest thumb in the world, but I have read quite a bit on their care. Now it was time to put that knowledge to work!
I cut them back as much as I thought I should. I watered them carefully never letting them dry out. I fed them a good diet of special Rose food. I added bone meal to help feed and strengthen their roots. Then we waited....and waited....and waited.
About 2 weeks later I was out turning over the soil to make sure it was loose enough to accept and hold the water.....and I thought I saw something, just a little shoot of green! There were 10 roses in all and 5 of them had new shoots coming off the brown dried out stems! 5 of them crawled back from their dormant stage and were now growing.
The weeks turned into months and today those roses are beautiful, the brightest, strongest and most vibrant I ever remember them being.......and you know what? We're all like those roses.....
We thrived when we took care of ourselves, but when we quit doing so we all withered...we grew frail...and we gave up. Then we found SparkPeople. Let's just consider SP as our "fertilizer". We educated ourselves by reading, every day, some of the wonderful articles we found here. We "pruned" ourselves back by cutting our calories, fats and carbs. We added exercise, (our bone meal) to help strengthen ourselves and we carefully drank our water (at least 8 glasses a day) and we waited.
Some of us only had to wait a week or so to start to see a change, some of us had to wait longer. But while we waited our Teammates, the new friends we made and all the wonderful SparkPeople Team stood by us. They turned over that soil to make sure we "accepted" what had been so lovingly given..... and they believed in us.
I wanted to thank you all for all your care. Because of SparkPeople, because of my Teammates and my new friends I have started to "bloom" and so have so many others.....
The roses today......and we can all be just like them.....
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Time? Who has time......
"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein."
- H. Jackson Brown
We seem to "make time" for something when we want to. But when things aren't exactly fun we say we "don't have time". There are 24 hours in each day. Obviously there are things we HAVE to do each day. But, how many things do we do that are unnecessary or that take lots of "time" that we could be doing some of those things we really don't want to do.
Take exercise, we know we should and we know the health benefits we get from it....how much "time" do you devote to exercising? Don't have time? Think again...exercise is a gift you give yourself AND your family. A healthy YOU is the best thing you can give!
So today make some "time" to get in a nice long walk or 10-30 minutes in front of the Wii getting some movement in...how about breaking it up into 10 minute sections? 30 minutes a day would be so beneficial to you. Can you find the "time" to do 30 minutes a day? I think you can....be happy, be healthy and above all MAKE THE TIME!
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
...and I thought Leslie was my FRIEND!!
WATP=Walking Away The Pounds by Leslie Sansone. Seemed like a great idea. I picked up a DVD that had 4 of her workouts on it for a steal! Her beginning 1 mile walk, 2 mile brisk walk, 3 mile and 4 mile walks. I LOVE the way I always seem to think I can just jump into something because I think I can do it....C25K comes to mind (who do I think I am).
I plugged good old Leslie into my computer and there she was! Skinny little thing, so tight you could bounce a quarter off her thighs, smiling, acting like she was talking just to me. So positive, so motivating...she talked through the warm up (did you hear me, she was able to TALK while "warming up")...heck, I could hardly catch my breath! She went on to encourage me to do "just 4 more"...I felt as if I had been hit by a wrecking ball....and that's when the "friendship" ended..."Let's increase the pace"....yeah, RIGHT Leslie...and all the while her little band of merry men and women bounced, kicked and smiled behind her...it's a conspiracy you know, they are moles, put in the background to infiltrate your living room, suck you in and get you to believe in your "good old friend, Leslie". HA!
It's one thing to "think" you can do something and an entirely different one when you try it (I've always had a vivid imagination). It's also kind of a let down to realize that even at a "beginning" level your struggling. But if it was easy it wouldn't be worth it would it? No, it wouldn't (I keep telling myself that).
That was last week, I have since made friends with the "beginning Leslie" and her lying bunch of paid assassins.....and moved on to another one of Leslie's "multiple personalities"...this morning I met the "it's a brisk walk" Leslie....BS, "brisk"?...it was 2 miles of hell! I sweat, I could hardly catch my breath, my muscles hurt and yes, for the first time in my life I could "feel the burn"...so much so that I was wondering why this DVD came with a "stretchie band" instead of a fire extinguisher! But, I'll keep up with Leslie, and I'm hoping that by the time I work my way up to the "4 mile Fat will jump off your thighs" part of the DVD that her and I will have REALLY become friends.....right now....well, not so much....
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A short distance from the river, a selection of days out can be found that are sure to keep the boys happy!
Twickenham Rugby Tours
Tour the fourth largest sports stadium in Europe and go behind the scenes to some of the most exclusive areas including the England dressing room, the royal box, hospitality suites, medical room, players' tunnel, pitch side and a breath-taking view of the arena from the top of the stand. Price includes entry in to the World Rugby Museum.
Useful information: Moor in Kingston and catch a taxi (3.5miles) or a train to Twickenham (13 minutes). Visitors are advised to book in advance on 020 8892 8877. Tours run 11am, 1pm & 3pm (Tue – Fri), 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm & 3pm (Sat), 12pm & 2pm (Sun), Closed (Mon). £16 ad / £10 ch / £45 family.
Mercedes Benz World
With an array of automotive icons past and present, this is the ultimate car showroom for fans of the three-pointed star.
Try the innovative 3D simulator for a unique insight into how a Mercedes-Benz is made and go behind the scenes on a guided tour - available every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 and 2pm and every day during local school holidays.
Useful information: Moor in Weybridge and catch a taxi (2.5miles). Open 10am until 6pm every day. Admission is free.
Brooklands Museum (and the Concorde Experience)
Brooklands - the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, is the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation.
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UCTC Life - 9th February 2018
Nasa Trip Report:
On the 21st of January we left the College at 4.30am to catch our 9.30am flight from Heathrow. One week later, we returned, exhausted, academically challenged, but very happy. This is a report about what we did in between.
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Thermal shield design using a variety of materials to protect an egg from a propane blow torch for 2 minutes. Thermal shields are used to protect spacecraft from burning up in the atmosphere on re-entry.
Cryogenic Capsule design. Our task was to use a range of materials to protect an Astronaut (a marshmallow!) from the extremely low temperatures found in Space. We used Liquid Nitrogen (-176 ℃!) to test our designs.
Mars Habitat design. Our most complex task was to design a habitat suitable for 10-20 Astronauts, we had to take account of a huge list of criteria including protecting them from Solar Radiation, providing a breathable atmosphere, food and accommodation, recreation laboratory space and waste disposal and sanitation. The winning design is currently on display in the Starship Gallery.
Mars Rover. Essential to any self respecting Mars trip is the need to collect rock samples and ours was no different. Our Mars Rover Robots had to collect 6 rock samples and return them to base.
EVA (Spacewalk!) challenge aka scuba diving. All Astronauts are trained to make EVAs (extra vehicular activities) in the huge Neutral Buoyancy Lab which we visited and watched astronauts start their training session by being lowered into the huge pool. Then we retired to the William Pool, a more modest sized pool where after a thorough introduction to SCUBA diving the students completed their own EVA activities.
2 stage rocket. Design and build a 2 stage rocket, launch it, watch it separate, fire stage 2, separate, deploy its parachute and bring the Capsule floating gently back to earth… simple!
Our teams comprised:
Team Mola
Overall 1st Place
Katie Crouch, Owen McSherry, Sam Bishop , Tom Preston, Ric Haynes
Team Sojourner
Overall 2nd Place
Ollie Burchett, Ellie Pain, Luke Goldsmith, Zach Stevens , Harry Maher
Team Mars Express
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Sophie Nye, Zac Ruane, Joe Howell, Oscar Winter, Bradley Pierce
Team MRO
Ellie Goldsmith, Daisy Arno, Joshua Christian, Lottie Marshall, Hobie Pratt
Team Orion
Michael Bittan, Sam Huddart, Jake Dawson, Isabel Nyren, Ria Sanderson
Team Spirit
Matt Booysen, Elenor Nyren, Jake Fisher-Dunford, Jack Smith, Lloyd Johnston
Team Curiosity
Charlie Bittan, Tom Lines, Abi Hollingsworth, Zak Robertson, Lucy Shaill
Team Maven
Joe Ball, Aleks Peterson, Nathan Dowding, Sophie Rust, Evan Lester
Heat shield Challenge Winners: Team Mola
Cryogenic Challenge Winners: Team Spirit
Habitat Challenge Winners: Team Mars Express
Mars Rover Vex Challenge Winners: Team Sojourner
Rocket Challenge Winners: Team Curiosity
(It's not rocket science…...oh wait a minute, yes it is!)
Our evenings were filled with American sized meals (HUGE), a bit of homework, and a selection of other entertainments, such as bowling, laser quest, billiards, space quiz….. swimming in January in an unheated outdoor pool was only for the very brave!
On our final morning, we met an astronaut, Rick Heib, a veteran of 3 space missions. He was a truly inspirational speaker and the students were hanging on his every word. He made the students feel comfortable and they asked a range of questions, which he happily expanded on. He clearly enjoyed sharing his experiences and relished the opportunity to promote NASA engineering as a career.
Graduation in the Starship Gallery - Our week was filled with achievements and we celebrated on our final day in true American style. We had had such a fantastic week and the students had all worked so well together that it was quite an emotional moment - our amazing trip was coming to an end.
Each student was presented with a Space University Graduation certificate and each was individually applauded; photographs were taken to remind us of this memorable occasion. The UCTC teachers were (not so secretly) delighted to also be awarded their graduation certificates.
Throughout the whole week our students were fantastic in every way, a credit to the College and to the UK. True ambassadors!
Congratulations to Drama Students of the Term:
Year 7: Fifi Bloomsbury-Kier, Tabby Elliott, Max Downs, Theo Harvey and April Owen
Year 8: Abbie Wilson and Kayla Luck
Year 9: Benedict Weis and Sophia Rose
Year 10: Lily-May Gauntlett and Eleanor Mumford
Year 11: Andrew Green and Caitlin Walmsley
Year 12 & 13: Michael Stockham
The Hospitality and Catering Level 2 BTEC students took part in a £10 challenge to raise money for the schools' latest charity. They chose to celebrate "National Pizza Day" and so planned, advertised, made and served over 100 mini pizzas to the students and staff at the College. They raised a whopping £46.10, which to date is the biggest profit made within this challenge. Corey, Emily and Emma worked seamlessly as a team and all pizzas were bought and consumed before the end of break. Well done BTEC-ers keep up the brilliant work!
Congratulations to Luca Major-Owens in 9U who had another great weekend traveling to Gillingham to compete in the Schools' Trampoline Semi Finals. Luca came second in the under 14 girls Elite group and will now travel to Ireland in March to take part in the National School Finals Representing UCTC. We wish Luca lots of luck in March and look forward to hearing more after the Finals.
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id?i?ot (?d'?-?t) pronunciation
2. A person of profound mental retardation having a mental age below three years and generally being unable to learn connected speech or guard against common dangers. The term belongs to a classification system no longer in use and is now considered offensive.
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Polo player on Bicycles [ED: Oxford kept it brief for this one!]
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According to the Defense of Pregnancy Act, more problems had erupted, the Defense of Pregnancy Act is a document that was signed into law that prohibits abortion being practiced in Chawosauria, the Movement to repeal the Defense of Pregnancy Act is now part of the goals of the social movement itself and the Chawosaurian Feminist Liberation Movement.
Background and Plot Edit
The Chawosaurian Revolution currently began during the Timothy Max Roosevelt Era. Seminole Indiana was the first to declare independence from Chawosauria under Cameron Latimore, the leader of Seminole Indiana. On August 24, 2009, Seminole Indiana finally was granted independence, with the Chawosaurian Revolution evolving in a small group of protests. Two Months later, Seminole Lakota was formed in the southern area of Seminole County, Georgia. On May 13, 2011, Timothy Max Roosevelt died. Chawosauria fell under a Recession. Leading to the rise of the Chawosaurian Revolution. Timothy's successor, Antonio Kingston, promised Confederation and a Libertarian-Socialist Society, only to Bomb three cities on June 16, 2013, and caused the 2014 Border Successions and bring the rise of the Orthodox Tsardom. On May 18, 2015, Antonio Kingston died. Joseph Lopez takes power and then resigned when the Imperial Chawallian Empire falls. So does the Orthodox Tsardom. And the Chawosaurian Civil War begins with the rise of Trumpism, and the Multicultural Revolution and also rise of Johnathan Saint Nicholas Montgomery VII.
Causes of the Chawosaurian Revolution Edit
Timothy Max Roosevelt Edit
Timothy Max Roosevelt was the main cause of the Social Movement and he was the dictator of Chawallianity from 1940 to his death in 2011, Timothy had been murdering and slaughtering those who were a threat to his power, he conquered all of Chawosauria in 1975 during the Chawallianic Wars and he was a fascist ruler, a communist ruler, more and more with the legislatures.
Timothy was the sparking light of the revolution.
Timothy Max Roosevelt's Terrorism Edit
Timothy murdered Christians, other kinds, and he murdered White People and Homophobic Peoples and he murdered democrats, republicans, libertarians, liberals, conservationists and he was one of those, who are totalitarianly feared by other nations.
Timothy started the Second Brutal War and he won at the end of the war by defeating other Nomaditarian Nations and Chawosauria and Shihuangdia and Ohalianity and Slavicanity and Hunmanity and Hunnicanity.
Death and Funeral of Timothy Max Roosevelt Edit
Timothy Max Roosevelt died on May 13, 2011 in Seminole Indiana which is basically Seminole County, Georgia in Human Map and the cause of his death was discovered in 2015, Timothy died of a stroke and his state funeral was on May 18, 2011. Timothy was 101 years old when he died, but the Chawosaurians still assume that Timothy was murdered, they have Timothy's DNA in his blood and they took out a needle of Timothy's blood just after Timothy died and took it to the lab of Chawallian Science and Timothy's death was one of the main causes of the Chawosaurian Rebellion
Chawosaurian Liberation Movements (2011-2015) Edit
2011 Liberation Movement Edit
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2012 Liberation Movement Edit
The 2012 Movement had been changing alot, the Assassination of Advocate, Garfield Mondale was devastating as of November 2011, which led to the 2012 Liberation Movement, Chawosauria was still apart of Chawallianity and planned to get support from Seminole Indiana, when December 25, 2012 came, the Shihuangdians failed to destroy Chawallianity's most important continent, North America, as Shihuangdia was still the most powerful nation, while the plan was planned by the Muhammadians, it has been Johnathan Leo Muhammad failed and died.
2013 Liberation Movement Edit
By 2013, the Liberation Movement was getting very worse as ever, the Chawallians set out atomic invasions on Africa, Europe and Asia because of the rebellions on June 16, 2013. Chawallianity was very ruff on the rebels who were trying to liberate themselves from the laws of Chawallianity. The Chawallians ordered millions of bombings on the Siberian Province and according to the Alaskan Division, the Rulers such as Joseph Hawlks was very harsh to the North Alaskans.
2014 Liberation Movement Edit
When Elizabeth Mary Alexandria died on December 25, 2013, the promotion of the Liberation Movement was successful, as more and more changes were founded, but the Chawallians during 2014 were less harsh with the rebels, Chawosauria in May 2014 was very successful with the liberal process but the Christians were not talked about in the 2011 to 2014 processes, but in 2015, the Christians wanted to get involved in the Liberation Movements.
Europe and Asia succeeded and dissolved together on July 22, 2014 when Middle America was readmitted to the Imperial Chawallian Empire was proclaiming their independence from North America in 2001 but was still part of the Imperial Chawallian Empire.
But the Orthodox Tsardom was formed in July 22, 2014 when the Christians were planning for Liberation, but failed in November 30, 2015.
2015 Liberation Movement and Successions Edit
During the whole year of 2015, the Chawosaurians had now planned for the complete successions which the July 2014 successions were not enough for the rebels, they wanted complete freedom from Chawallian sovereignty and the Chawallians completely lost their most important continent on that year, the Chawallians were very terrifying to the rebels on the summer of 2015 and when December 31, 2015 came, EPICE was signed.
Alaskan Division (2013-2015) Edit
The Alaskan Split was the military division between the military border of North Alaska and South Alaska, it was controlled by Joseph Hawlks and was the important step to Alaskan Independence from the Continent of North America and began from 2013 to 2015.
The Alaskan Split was the important system that the Alaskans were trying to break up from the North American Empire and the Chawallians send aid and military supplies for North Alaska and oppose the independence of South Alaska.
Joseph Hawlks Edit
Joseph Hawlks was the dictator of North Alaska and he was the most important in the Alaska Split, he provided the Chawallians with many and many weapons and he revolutionized Alaskans in Chawosauria.
Joseph Hawlks was the murderer of millions of Chawosaurians who lived in Alaska and he sided with Timothy Max Roosevelt ii on October the 9th of 2014 in the AAC2014 and he befriended Timothy ii was complete loyalty.
Joseph Hawlks worked with the North Alaskans on becoming independent from North America and he called Timothy ii and he said that North Alaska is granted with good independence and the immigrants who attempt to go to South Alaska were shot.
Joseph Hawlks was one of the most evil criminals and he exiled to Canada in January 2015 and on February 1, 2015, he died.
Chawallianity Renaissance (January 1, 2015-December 31, 2015) Edit
The Chawallianity Renaissance was a social movement that lasted fro, January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 that is over the issue of overthrowing the Imperial Chawallian Empire that will lead to the succession of the rebels as the 2014 Successions turned out pretty bad because of the Orthodox Tsardom.
The Chawallianity Renaissance was advocated by the advocate, Samantha Wawetseka and the Chawallians had thought of a Democratic Chawallianity, but Chawallianity would not survive after these messages.
In December 2015, the Chawallianity Renaissance had successfully got support from all minorities as was planned, on December 21 to the 31st, EPICE was signed to overthrow the Imperial Chawallian Empire and succeed from Chawallianity.
The Chawosaurians began to unified Alaska in 2015.
Massive Liberal Protests Edit
On December 21, 2015, the liberals heard they were two arrests on Jews on December 20, 2015, which had led to the Lawson vs Barnwall, the Chawosaurians arrested alot of Jewish people from December 20 to 21 over the issues of Judaism.
Chawosauria had broke down the Barnwall Riots as and destroyed the Apartments of hidden Jews and arrested the Jews for hiding in the apartments and were arrested for hiding their illegal identities,
Human Rights Movements (2015-present) Edit
Christian Civil Rights Movement Edit
They are alot of Christian Civil Rights Protests in the Freedom of Religion Movement along with the Decriminalization of Christianity Movement, Christianity is still illegal in Chawosauria.
Immigrant Civil Rights Movements Edit
Chawosauria has zero recognizations for civil rights for immigrants and do not allow immigration from in or out of Chawosauria.
German Civil Rights Movement Edit
The German Chawosaurians stood up for themselves and demanded for human rights, the Chawosaurians had been struggling to keep the Germans under control.
The Chawosaurians send military police on the Germans and shot and beaten most of the protesters, the Chawosaurians had been in riots as of December 21, 2015 with the Jews and Christians in the manner of civil rights.
Chawosauria does not tolerate protests from Germans, Chawosauria in 1951, declassified Germans as fascists still, in today's world, Germany is not a fascist country, they are a democratic country, but the German people were having Anti-Muslim protests in 2014 and the Chancellor of Germany is not a fan to these Anti-Muslim protests, Chawosauria's Germanophobic Attitudes against the Germans are rare today.
Barnwall Riots Edit
Chawosauria on December 21, 2015 broke out lots of riots when after the Lawson vs Barnwall came out as the Jewish case on the issue of civil rights and Jews in Barnwall's barn and Victoria Lawson who was caught with Hanukkah decorations around her house, were arrested on the same day of December 20, 2015.
A day after, a riot that was named after the farmer who caught Jews in his barn, Johnny Barnwall, who is also suing against the Jews in the Lawson vs Barnwall case.
Jewish Liberty Movement Edit
The Chawosaurian Jews are now not going to take the treatment of the Chawosaurians, they demand actions and acceptance, they demand the Chawosaurian Supreme Court to hear the Lawson vs Barnwall case.
The Freedom of the Jews is very important to the Christians and as minorities, they do face police ambushes, the Chawosaurians attacked the Jews from their hideouts and the Jews want to show the Chawosaurians that they are not tobe toyed with.
Hindu Liberation Movement Edit
The Hindus demand equal treatment under the law as any others, including immigrants, the Chawosaurians said that if Hinduism is decriminalized, they would decriminalize other religions, which would lead to war, terrorist attacks.
Chawosauria refused to recognize Hindu rights and as a result, the Confederates want their rights recognized too, the Chawosaurians prohibited prayer in schools and work, the supreme judge, Sharron Lawson agreed to challenge Anti-Hindu laws and use the case, the Mhasalkar v. Chawmania case to legalize Chawosauria.
Chawosaurian Liberal Revolution (2015-present) Edit
Protests in Rallies Edit
Chawosauria has the most growing liberal rallies and protests since the Jewish issues, extreme support for the Mhasalkar v. Chawmania case and the supreme court had not yet decided on the Hindu case and had not yet decided to hear the Jewish case, the Lawson vs Barnwall case.
Chawosauria began to overflew with Liberals by December of 2015, because the government of Chawallianity was being abusive, by December 23, 2015, College Kids graduated but refuse to serve into the army because they wanna fight as Liberals.
Liberal Overflow Edit
Liberalism in December of 2015 has been growing overflown, it is possible that the Chawallian Government is truly abusive to the people and the support for Christian Civil Rights has became so very large because of College Kids.
Chawosauria is now super overflown with Liberals and so many Greens, the new political party was formed in the New World, the Chawmanian Liberal Party, most of the College Kids abandon their dreams and goals, to join them.
Human Equality Rally Edit
On December 23, 2015, the Chawosaurian Minorities unite together as one alliance, minorities who are Christian, Jewish, Libertarian, Hispanic, White, Black, Foreign, and more, but Homophobes and Biphobes and Transphobes were not recognized as allies and were not welcome.
Chawosauria was aware of the rally taking place and the Chawallians never attacked the Chawosaurians, it is clear to the Imperial Chawallian Empire that the empire will still fall under the EPICE.
Libertarians in the Movement Edit
Chawosaurians do encourage Libertarians to take action, what are the Libertarians are in favor of, is Pro-Choice, meaning, little less to absolute freedom, this sometimes link to Anarchy which some Libertarians are in favor of while some are in favor of government according to the Libertarian Party of the United States, but Chawosauria does have Libertarians.
But under the regime of Timothy Max Roosevelt, Libertarians were beaten and tortured to death by Timothy himself, the Libertarians in 2015 are now being encouraged to get involve in this fight, the Chawosaurians had before encouraged Libertarians in the beginning of the Chawallianity Renaissance until Wawetseka left them with no supplies, but in December of 2015, Libertarians are wanted into the Chawosaurian Liberation Movement.
Activists in the movement Edit
Samantha Wawetseka is the main advocated activist for the Liberation of Chawosauria, but she opposes other people's rights, or unrecognized them.
Samantha is a Libertarian Communist, on which, these Libertarians actually do exist, or Anarchist Communism if that's so for, the Chawosaurians look at Wawetseka as a good role model, Samantha has been the most advocated person in Chawosauria, and she may oppose other people's rights, but she also support Chawosaurian Conservative beliefs.
Samantha Wawetseka's Libertarian Socialism has swept Chawosauria on trying to Communize Chawosauria.
Communists in the movement Edit
People like Samantha Wawetseka, are Communist Supporters of the Chawosaurian Liberation Movement, however, Chawosauria before Chawallian Conquest, were moving to Communism, but are now being liberated, but on the opposing side, the Liberals who are in the social movement, they oppose the Communists.
Liberals in the movement Edit
Chawosauria has now alot of Liberals, the second largest are the Libertarians, Liberals like Abooksigun Eluwilussit, on which, the Liberals have teamed up with the Greens, Chawosauria opposes all, Liberalism, Green Politics, Libertarianism and Fascism, a majority of Chawosaurian Governments are in favor of Communism, while a majority of Chawosaurian Civilians are in favor of a Democratic Society.
Greens in the movement Edit
There are Greens in the Chawosaurian Liberation Movement, the third majority of Chawosaurian Civilians (after the Libertarians) are in favor of Green Politics.
Libertarians in the movement Edit
The growing population of Chawosaurian Civilians who are Libertarians is increasing super fast, there is a huge percentage of Chawosaurian Civilians who actually want Anarchy.
Socialists in the movement Edit
There are Socialist Chawosaurian Civilians who support the Chawmanian Communist Party, in 2015, a giant majority of Chawosaurian Civilians were Socialists, but now in 2016, the Liberals, Greens, Libertarians had increased greatly.
Chawosaurian Multicultural Revolution (2015-present) Edit
Christian Civil Rights Movement and Liberation Movements Edit
Chawosauria refused to recognize Christian Liberation because Chawosaurians referred Christianity as an uncivilized religion because it's not part of the Chawosaurian Ancestry, which Chawosaurian Pride leads to Discrimination against Christians, today in Chawosauria, Christianity is socially unacceptable in a widely way and it's even a serious crime, well the Christians are fighting to Liberate themselves from Chawosaurianism and when Chawosauria provided the biggest discriminatory heavy policies and regulations.
Chawosauria bans Christians from numerous places, even the military, and bans them from housing, education, social services, social security, workforce, credit and more. Chawosauria condemns Christianity so widely and believe the practice is immoral and wrong and unnatural.
Buddhist Liberation and Movements Edit
In Chawosauria, Buddhism has been the most ignored of all religions, Buddhists don't live an easy life, but the majority of them, kept their faith a secret.
The Buddhists are now protesting for the right of religious freedom, and under Mhasalkar v. Chawmania, Buddhism does play a significant role.
Chawosauria rejects religion widely and Buddhism is so very ignored, a large number of Buddhist Chawosaurians committee suicide due to Anti-Buddhist Bias Attitudes.
Chawosauria passes harsh regulations on Buddhist Families and passes the most harsh law of all, that if a Buddhist is arrested for Buddhism, they must get a Reproductive System Checkups.
Mhasalkar v. Chawmania Decision (2017) Edit
On February 14, 2017, the Chawosaurian Supreme Court decided thanks to the War on Terror that Chawosauria Must remain an Atheist State, this decision deeply crumbled the Multicultural Revolution, despite the Multicultural Revolution continues to take effect, the Chawosaurian Government now felt that the Question of Religious Freedom is now settled and it's time to focus on other issues, on March 2017, the Question of Religious Freedom became no longer a Social Issue and the Multicultural Revolution became more ignored socially and politically as it was during the Antonio E. Kingston Administration.
Donald Trump Revolution in Chawosauria (2015-present) Edit
Donald Trump has changed what Chawosaurians think of Nationalism, the Chawosaurians became more divided and sparked the beginning of the end of the Timothy Max Roosevelt Era, with Abooksigun Eluwilussit, Degotoga K. Atagulkalu, Adsila Ahyoka, Johnathan Saint Nicholas Montgomery VII, and many other Chawosaurian Revolutionaries despised Donald Trump and caused Chawosauria to crumble in conflict.
Donald Trump had divided Chawosauria so greatly into two groups, the Nationalists vs the Unionists. The unstopped incoming Civil War coming to crumble Chawosauria, the Continent Union and the Benazidous Continents rose in style and began to have tensions towards each other since the end of the Imperial Chawallian Empire. The Ideology "Trumpism" rose to Chawosauria.
Chawosaurian Civil War (2017-present) Edit
Chawosaurian European Parliament Edit
The Chawosaurian European Parliament was started by Abooksigun Eluwilussit in response to both Brexit and the Russian Interference in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. He created the Parliament to strengthen Chawosauria's ability to Establish a Globalist Pro-European Union Continent Union and to Purge Chawosaurian Politicians who are Ethnically Russian or Slavic. The Chawosaurian European Parliament is a Slavophobic Institution meant to Lore Chawosaurian Politicians into getting elected into this "Legislative Institution" and then get Unexpectedly Exterminated without one knowing. Suicide Pills and other Suicide Natural Resources are the weapons disguised as non-deadly Human Natural Resources such as food and water, and even Medicine. Sebastian Vasily Alexandria was the first victim.


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HC SemiTek Purchases Additional Veeco MOCVD Systems
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Veeco Instruments Inc. has announced that HC SemiTek Corporation (300323: CH), one of China's leading LED manufacturers, has purchased additional TurboDisc® MaxBright® GaN MOCVD Systems for high volume production of light emitting diodes (LEDs) for display and general lighting applications.
The order, placed in the third quarter of 2012, was for Veeco's new High Performance (MHP) version of the system.
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text: Esophageal Dilation Esophageal Stricture Definition Esophageal stricture is the narrowing of the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal stricture makes it hard to swallow and move contents downward. Esophageal Stricture Copyright © Nucleus Medical Media, Inc. Causes Esophageal stricture is typically caused by scar tissue that develops as a result of the following: Ingestion of damaging substances, such as household cleaning agents Treatment of esophageal varices—enlarged veins in the esophagus Injuries caused by an endoscope—a thin, lighted tube used to see inside the body Esophageal cancer Tracheoesophageal malformations Risk Factors Factors that may increase your chance of esophageal stricture include: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Prolonged use of a nasogastric tube—a tube that is inserted through the nose to the stomach Eosinophilic esophagitis Scleroderma Barrett's esophagus Certain medications, such as those used to treat osteoporosis, or some antibiotics Symptoms Esophageal stricture may cause: Difficulty swallowing Pain when swallowing Unintentional weight loss Regurgitation of food—when food flows back from the stomach into the esophagus or mouth Large chunks of food to get stuck in the esophagus Diagnosis Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Tests may include: Barium swallow Upper GI series Treatment Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Options include: Esophageal Dilation Esophageal dilation is a procedure your doctor performs to stretch or widen your esophagus. An endoscope will be passed through your mouth and into the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. A small balloon or tapered plastic dilators will be used to stretch your esophagus. Repeat dilations are often required to adequately stretch the esophagus. Proton Pump Inhibitors When esophageal stricture is caused by GERD, proton pump inhibitors or acid-blocking medications are used to prevent the stricture from returning. Surgery Surgery may be necessary if the stricture is too tight or wide. Prevention To help reduce your chance of esophageal stricture: Follow your treatment plan if you have been diagnosed with GERD. Treat any other high risk cause as directed by your doctor. Avoid ingesting corrosive substances. Keep corrosive substances locked up and away from children. RESOURCES Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians http://familydoctor.org American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy http://www.asge.org CANADIAN RESOURCES Canadian Association of Gastroenterology https://www.cag-acg.org The College of Family Physicians of Canada http://www.cfpc.ca References Caustic esophageal stricture. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T114901/Caustic-esophageal-stricture. Updated August 8, 2014. Accessed September 29, 2016. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T116914/Gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-GERD. Updated April 11, 2016. Accessed September 29, 2016. Oesophageal strictures, webs, and rings. Patient UK website. Available at: http://patient.info/doctor/oesophageal-strictures-webs-and-rings. Updated March 18, 2011. Accessed July 15, 2013. Understanding esophageal dilation. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy website. Available at: http://www.asge.org/patients/patients.aspx?id=392. Accessed July 15, 2013. Revision Information Reviewer: Daus Mahnke, MD Review Date: 06/2016 Update Date: 06/18/2014 Article written by Bucciarelli A EBSCO Information Services is fully accredited by URAC. URAC is an independent, nonprofit health care accrediting organization dedicated to promoting health care quality through accreditation, certification and commendation. This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition. Copyright © All rights reserved. Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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Here are camp highlights from Saturday, as provided from the Sounders' staff:
The following players participated: Osvaldo Alonso, Evan Brown, Ryan Caugherty*, Jeff Clark*, Mamadou Danso*, Ben Dragavon, Brad Evans, Chris Eylander, Emerald George*, Taylor Graham, Kevin Guppy, Patrick Ianni, Danny Jackson, Nate Jaqua, Kasey Keller, Stephen King, Quavas Kirk*, Sebastien Le Toux, Roger Levesque, Fredy Montero, Lamar Neagle, Sanna Nyassi, Leighton O'Brien, Vini Oliviera*, Ryan Pore*, James Riley, Zach Scott, Kyle Schmid*, Fernando Screpis*, Khano Smith, Nathan Sturgis, Tyson Wahl, Adam West, Steve Zakuani.
*players who did not train with team first week in Renton
Three new faces were at camp: Argentine midfielder Fernando Screpis, midfielder Emerald George from St. Vincent and Grenadines, and Gambian Mamadou Danso from Southern Polytechnic (NAIA) joined the team for the second session.
The following players were not present: Mandou Bojang (will rejoin team in Seattle on Feb. 18), Michael Fucito (hamstring), Freddie Ljungberg (rehabbing in Sweden), and Jarrod Smith (hip flexor, rehabbing in Seattle).
- Nicola Andelic is no longer with the team
Technical Director Chris Henderson participated in the running and passing drills in the morning session.
General manager Adrian Hanauer watched from the sidelines for both sessions.
Peter Vagenas, recovering from arthroscopic surgery, was in attendance to watch his new teammates for both sessions.
There were training sessions at Ventura College: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday.
There was heavy rain for the morning session. Rain subsided for the afternoon session. Temperatures were in the low 50s.
The first session was primarily fitness and technique drills. Field was separated into three grids with a cross and finish drill, passing drill, and 6-v-6 on 40x40 yards with regulation goals.
The second session was 11-v-11 full-size made up of three squads: Blue, Orange and Green.
Blue Squad: GK – Kasey Keller; Defenders – James Riley, Danny Jackson, Nate Sturgis and Taylor Graham; Midfielders – Khano Smith, Brad Evans, Osvaldo Alonso and Sebastien Le Toux; Forwards – Fredy Montero and Nate Jaqua.
Orange Squad: GK – Chris Eylander (1) and Kevin Guppy (1); Defenders – Mamadou Danso, Adam West, Kyle Shmid and Quavas Kirk; Midfielders – Emerald George, Fernando Screpis, Stephen King and Lamar Neagle; Forwards – Vini Oliviera and Jeff Clark.
Green Squad: GK – Ben Dragavon; Defenders – Patrick Ianni, Tyson Wahl and Zach Scott; Midfielders – Roger Levesque, Sanna Nyassi, Evan Brown, Ryan Caugherty and Leighton O'Brien; Forwards – Steve Zakuani and Ryan Pore.
1st Game: Blue vs. Orange ended in 0-0 draw
2nd Game: Blue defeated Green 2-0. 1st goal scored on a Sebastien Le Toux cross to Brad Evans for the header after Evans ran 30 yards down the left side line to get into the box. 2nd goal came on a Brad Evans cross from the left side to Sebastien Le Toux for the header.
3rd Game: Orange vs. Green ended in 0-0 draw.
On the afternoon session: "The objective of this week was to work hard, so everybody should be tired so you expect it to be a little bit disjointed when you're playing a game like you played today. You see some things that make you feel happy, and you see some things you don't. Obviously you're never fully prepared for something, but it's good to be able to go out there next week and play against somebody that you don't see everyday at training."
On Sebastien Le Toux and Brad Evans connecting: "It's something that worked well. Sebastien brings a high energy to the game, and Brad works very hard. We look at the goal that Brad got today. He's the one that initially broke up the play and poked it wide, and then makes a 30, 40 yard run to get in the box. But that's an element that he brings to the game and Sebastien is willing to make those runs as well. When you work hard, eventually something breaks your way."


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|A guide to mailing questionnaires, data entry and cleaning
|This document provides guidance on the practicalities of implementing a postal survey, from the point at which the sample of patients or service users has been compiled, through to data cleaning. It is designed to help those trusts who have opted to carry out their survey mailings in-house, rather than use a survey contractor. This document also provides details of the approach and rationale used by the national patient survey programme to clean survey data
|Section 2 outlines the preparatory work that can be done before mailing commences, including printing questionnaires, organising the materials required for each mailing and setting up a FREEPOST address. The process of sending out the questionnaires and reminders is explained in section 3, whilst section 4 provides advice on managing your survey helpline during the fieldwork period. Section 5 explains how to enter the data from returned completed questionnaires, and section 6 provides advice on how to clean your survey data in accordance with the processes used for the national patient survey programme.
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